The first post-surgery rehabilitation gym specially for children with disabilities has been opened at the charity’s Children’s Therapy Service in Gant Street after an $8851 donation from MyState Foundation.

“It’s really cool we’ve got equipment like the bike and other stuff,” said 10-year-old Aiden, who has cerebral palsy.

The equipment will be used by him and other youngsters to help physical recovery after surgery or tackle the effects of disabilities.

Aiden’s physio Jason Brooke said the facilities were long overdue.

“It’s great to have them,” he said. “We’ve finally been able to get funding for the gym for kids who really need some strength after their surgery.”